In the not-too-distant future we will be rescuing a greyhound (this is a long term dream of mine of 10+ years so not a flash in the pan). We are a family of four (two DC 4 years and 1.5 years)... and would be interested in any preparedness tips.
I know the following requirements/quirks of use breed...
Secure garden space (we have a reasonably large garden fully enclosed with 7ft fence)
Keep on lead and/or muzzled when out for walks and I know they need specific collars and no stretchy leads
We have patio windows so will do something to make glass visible to dog
Raised feeding stand & soft bedding (we have predominantly hard floor downstairs so any particular tips for comfortable beds appreciated)
Husband works from home so dog will have company during the day and we will get pet insurance.
Know they need warm coat/rain coat for cold/wet weather and that they can be sensitive to diet changes.
Is there anything else we should consider? Or may not have thought about? We will be waiting maybe another year, until youngest child is a bit less demanding, but it's feeling imminent and I am getting excited!
One specific question is do we need a bigger car? What size car do greyhound owners tend to have? I grew up with labs so an estate or large hatchback was always sufficient. We will probably be replacing one of our cars soon anyway... so should we think about future greyhound ownership when picking a new car?
Thanks so much for any tips! And feel free to share photos of your gorgeous greys here aswell!
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Marahute · 11/07/2020 13:10
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